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THE FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY provides information to consumers who are baffled by the different financial products available, giving easy to understand information for consumers wanting to plan their financial future. www.fsa.gov.uk

Community Legal Advice provides independent advice about debt, education, benefits and tax credits, employment and housing problems to people who live on a low income or benefits via a national helpline (0845 345 4 345) and a website. Mobile users can text ‘legalaid’ and their name to 80010 to receive a call back from an adviser www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk

NHS DIRECT is a new 24 hour nurse led telephone advice and information service and is part of the National Health Service. By calling NHS Direct, you and your family have round the clock access to information and advice about health, illness and health services. www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

CREDIT ACTION is a money education charity, sponsored by the Consumer Credit Counselling Service, giving a practical perspective on all aspects of understanding and managing money. www.creditaction.org.uk

CONSUMER DIRECT is a telephone and online consumer advice service, supported by the Department of Trade and Industry. It provides clear, practical advice to help consumers sort out problems and disagreements with suppliers of goods or services. www.consumerdirect.gov.uk

MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (MMI) is a non-profit, community service organisation that provides professional financial guidance, counselling, community-wide educational programs, and debt management assistance to residents of the USA. MMI, and its family of agencies, has over 44 years experience helping consumers regain financial control of their lives and reduce their debt liabilities. www.moneymanagement.org

EXPERIAN is a service from Experian which allows you to view your credit report for free online. The site can also send you alerts should anything on your report change, ideal to keep track of your finances and prevent identity theft. www.experian.co.uk

CREDITEXPERT is a service from Experian which allows you to view your credit report for free online. The site can also send you alerts should anything on your report change, ideal to keep track of your finances and prevent identity theft www.creditexpert.co.uk

CALLCREDIT is the newest of the UK’s three credit reference agencies. Established in 2001, it has used state-of-the-art technology and a unique combination of public and credit industry data to create credit reports on over 44million UK consumers. Visit Callcredit’s website to find out how to obtain a copy of your credit file. www.callcredit.co.uk

MoneyBasics Simple, clear, independent information about money. Facts, case studies and useful contacts to help you make good money decisions. www.moneybasics.co.uk